Burning River 100 Mile Endurance Run
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Events
The event includes several distances:
- Burning River 100 Mile
- Burning River 50 Mile
- Burning River Back Half 50 Mile
- Burning River Marathon
- Burning River 100 Mile 8 Person Relay
Course
The courses are point-to-point or out-and-back through areas including the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Summit Metro Parks in Northeast Ohio. The approximate elevation gain is 8000 feet for the 100 mile, 4000 feet for the 50 mile, and 2000 feet for the marathon.
The 100-mile course is an out-and-back route from Cuyahoga Falls to Silver Springs Park and back. The 50-mile is point-to-point from Cuyahoga Falls to Silver Springs Park. The Back Half 50-mile is a point-to-point night run from Silver Springs Park to Cuyahoga Falls. The marathon is point-to-point from Oak Hill to Silver Springs Park. The 8-person relay follows the same out-and-back course as the 100-mile event.
The Burning River 100 Mile is the third leg of the Midwest Grand Slam of Ultrarunning. A finish in 30 hours or less for the 100-mile event can be used as a qualifier for the Western States Endurance Run lottery.
Registration & Fees
Registration pricing varies by period. Early registration (January - April) fees are $290 for the 100 mile, $170 for the 50 mile and Back Half 50 mile, $105 for the marathon, and $80 per person for the 8-person relay.
Participants can choose to fundraise for the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Summit Metro Parks Foundation, and Boston Township. Meeting a fundraising minimum can waive the registration fee.
Participant Perks & Awards
All participants receive a race sticker and a 2026 poster. They can also choose one additional item: a custom water bottle, an official race t-shirt, or a premium Patagonia long-sleeve shirt (for an extra fee).
Awards are given for top overall and age group finishers in each event category. To be eligible for overall awards in the 100 mile, runners must start at the 4:00 AM time slot; for the marathon, runners must start at the 6:30 AM time slot.
Location
The event location is the Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls on Front Street in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. This hotel is the start/finish area for the BR100 and offers a special discount rate for participants who book through the event's room block. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
